Event Status: Available
Gather online to learn about Walk Around Philadelphia & prepare for this February’s exploration of the city’s edge. This hourlong virtual event will preview new route segments and provide opportunities to connect with the growing community of perimeter-walkers.
(This event is open to all, regardless of whether you’ve explored any of the city’s edge yet)
Since it’s 4-person artist residency origins in 2016, Walk Around Philadelphia has grown into a pilgrimage experience where hundreds (ranging in age from 12 to 94) have set out to explore the city’s border.
This year, we’ll be journeying counterclockwise over three weekends in February, in small and big groups, with special events along the way including a birthday dinner for JJ and programming at the Schuylkill Center in conjunction with the exhibit Walking The Edge.
This free* virtual event will offer an introduction to the walk, preparation invitations for walk segments, and community connection.
For more info or to register for a walk segment:
www.walkaroundphiladelphia.com
DATES
January 26th – Exhibit opening reception at The Schuylkill Center
February 1 – Virtual launch event
February 10th, 11th, 12th (Fri/Sat/Sun)
February 17th, 18th, 19th, 20th (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon)
February 24th, 25th, 26th (Fri/Sat/Sun)
February 24th – Evening event at The Schuylkill Center
February 25th – Morning event at The Schuylkill Center
March 2nd 5:30 – 7pm virtual reportback event
April 1st – Exhibit closing reception at The Schuylkill Center
*Pay what you wish contributions help support continued efforts to make Walk Around Philadelphia more accessible, inclusive, and equitable.
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Upcoming Events
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Walk the city’s edge: Cherry Street Pier towards Graffiti Pier [Available]
on Jun 29th 2025 at 4:00 pm
We’ll walk a short segment of the Walk Around Philadelphia exploration of the city’s perimeter from Cherry Street Pier past Penn Treaty Park and towards Graffiti Pier. After the walk we can continue the conversation at Cherry Street Pier’s beer garden afterwards.
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Virtual info session / open house [Available]
on Jul 1st 2025 at 5:30 pm
Join us via Zoom for a chance to connect to the city's edge from the comfort of your own home. This is an opportunity to connect to Walk Around Philadelphia, learn about Philly's border & get all of your questions about the Walk answered.
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Caminata en Español: Cherry Street Pier hasta Graffiti Pier [Available]
on Jul 6th 2025 at 1:00 pm
Walk Around Philadelphia les invita a unirse con nosotres para explorar las fronteras de la ciudad. ¡Esta caminata de Cherry Street Pier hasta Graffiti Pier será uno de nuestros primeros paseos dirigidos especÃficamente a personas hispanohablantes!
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Perimeter Printmaking: “First Friday” at Cherry Street Pier [Available]
on Jul 11th 2025 at 5:00 pm
Come make your own handmade letterpress map of the Philadelphia perimeter during the "First Friday" Artist & Artisans Market @ Cherry Street Pier – it's free and easy!
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Caminata en Español: Cherry Street Pier hasta Pier 68 [Available]
on Jul 19th 2025 at 11:00 am
Walk Around Philadelphia les invita a unirse a nosotres para explorar las fronteras de la ciudad. ¡Esta caminata de Cherry Street Pier hasta Pier 68 será uno de nuestros primeros paseos dirigidos especÃficamente a personas hispanohablantes!
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Perimeter Printmaking: First Friday at Cherry Street Pier [Available]
on Sep 5th 2025 at 5:00 pm
Stop by anytime 4-9 to make your own handmade letterpress map of the Philadelphia perimeter during the "First Friday" Artist & Artisans Market @ Cherry Street Pier – it's free and easy!
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Virtual info session / open house [Available]
on Sep 10th 2025 at 5:30 pm
Join us via Zoom for a chance to connect to the city's edge from the comfort of your own home. This is an opportunity to connect to Walk Around Philadelphia, learn about Philly's border & get all of your questions about the Walk answered.
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Walk Around Philadelphia Happy Hour @ Cherry Street Pier [Available]
on Sep 23rd 2025 at 5:00 pm
Join us for a Tuesday Fringe Festival happy hour on the city's edge! Learn about the 100+ mile adventure of circumnavigating the entire city perimeter while enjoying the beer garden at Cherry Street Pier
Exhibitions & Installations
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How Philly Moves – mural at PHL
from 13th Jun 2022 to 31st Dec 2025
Check out the largest mural in Philadelphia (named one of the country's best public art projects by Americans for the Arts)
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Walk Around Philadelphia: DIY on your own anytime
from 1st Jun 2023 to 1st Jun 2030
Excited about the walk and want to go out and do a segment on your own? Register here to get support materials and plug in to the larger community of perimeter walkers.